Moderating Demand Trend for Air Cargo Continues in August
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in August 2016 showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 3.9% year-on-year. Freight capacity measured in available freight tonne kilometers (AFTKs) increased by 4.1% over the same period. Load factors remained historically low, keeping yields under pressure. Industry conditions […]
Collaboration needed to stem unruly passenger incidents
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures showing that reports of unruly passenger incidents onboard aircraft increased in 2015. Some 10,854 unruly passenger incidents were reported to IATA by airlines worldwide last year. This equates to one incident for every 1,205 flights, an increase from the 9,316 incidents reported in 2014 (or one incident […]
Airlines Support ICAO on Cusp of Historic Emissions Agreement Reinforcing global standards that enable global connectivity
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments at the 39th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to agree a global market-based measure to help the aviation industry manage its carbon footprint. At the top of the agenda for the ICAO Assembly is the proposal for the Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for […]
IATA solicitó mantener conectividad de Venezuela
La Asociación de Transporte Aéreo Internacional (IATA, por sus siglas en inglés) solicitó inmunidad antimonopolio al Departamento de Transporte de Estados Unidos con el fin de mantener la conectividad aérea de Venezuela, donde persiste el bloqueo de fondos de compañías aéreas. Venezuela adeuda a varias aerolíneas más de 3.800 millones de dólares desde hace tres […]
IATA: Speed, Innovation, Key for Aviation to Deliver Economic Benefits
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for speed and innovation to enable aviation to continue to deliver its vast social and economic benefits. «Aviation is the business of freedom. We make global mobility ubiquitous. For 63 million people, aviation provides the freedom to earn their livelihood. For 3.8 billion travelers aviation includes the freedom […]
Meeting Passenger Expectations: Distribution, Airport Processes, Onboard Connectivity Top Agenda at WPS
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2016 World Passenger Symposium (WPS) will focus on key initiatives that are transforming the passenger experience. These include distribution and payments, airport processes, onboard connectivity, and baggage handling. The conference will open with two high-level speeches. Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline will set the […]
ICAO, IATA and ACI to Host AVSEC World Critical Security Challenges Top Agenda
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Airports Council International (ACI) have joined forces to address evolving aviation security risks with integrated solutions. Key topics such as securing landside spaces at airports, information sharing among governments, managing the risks of home-grown terrorism and preventing cyber threats will top the […]
El terrorismo golpea al tráfico aéreo europeo
En julio, el tráfico aéreo mundial ha vuelto a mostrarse fuerte tras un mes de junio en el que echó el freno. Sin embargo, una vez más, Europa registra un crecimiento más lento que otras áreas, en gran medida por los últimos atentados terroristas en la región. El tráfico mundial aéreo creció en el mes […]
July Passenger Demand Shows Resilience
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for July showing an acceleration in demand growth over the previous five months. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 5.9%, compared to the same month last year, with all regions reporting growth. Monthly capacity (available seat kilometers or ASKs) increased by 6.0%, and load […]
Historic Aviation Carbon Agreement Moves a Step Closer IATA Urges States to Sign-up for Voluntary Implementation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed optimism for an agreement on a Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) when governments meet for the 39th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization later this month. The draft negotiating text for CORSIA, published on 2 September 2016, broadly aligns with the aviation industry"™s […]
